Crowds flock to fire site, hampering probe
LUCKNOW, June 24 -- Even as investigators sifted through the charred remains of the Aliganj building where the fire claimed 15 lives on Monday, a different crowd gathered outside on Tuesday. They were not mourners, but curious onlookers drawn by viral videos, social media posts and Instagram reels.
What should have been a solemn disaster site turned into a spectacle for hundreds who traveled from across the city to catch a glimpse of the gutted structure. While grief hung heavy over the neighborhood and most residents remained indoors, crowds continued to arrive throughout the day, forcing police to tighten security.
The lanes leading to the building were barricaded, restricting access as forensic experts and senior officials conducted their investigations. Police personnel were deployed at every entry point to prevent the public from approaching the structure. Despite repeated warnings, many attempted to bypass the barricades to capture photographs and videos. Officers were seen turning people away and using loudspeakers from the main road, nearly 500 meters away, to warn that action would be taken against anyone loitering near the site.
"We came from the old city after seeing reels on Instagram. We wanted to see what happened here," admitted two men who were stopped before they could reach the building....
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